Moving from Kirikiri to Lawanson takes you from a heavy industrial and port area into a busy residential and commercial hub in Surulere. Because of the heavy trucks on the expressway, you have to choose your route carefully to beat the worst gridlock.
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To beat the morning rush hour, leave Kirikiri before 6:30 AM. For afternoon trips, travel between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM. In the evening, try to pass the Mile 2 and Cele bottlenecks before 4:30 PM or wait out the rush till after 8:30 PM.
Chance to get bus/car
Normal flow
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
-5 to 0 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Normal Fares
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
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Take a short walk or enter a local Keke from your location inside Kirikiri to the main Kirikiri Bus Stop or Berger Suya.
Board a Danfo bus heading towards Mile 2 or Cele Bus Stop along the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway.
Drop at Cele Bus Stop, cross the express bridge to the other side, and locate the park for buses or Kekes going straight to Itire/Lawanson.
Board the final Keke or Danfo moving down Itire Road and drop off at the central Lawanson Bus Stop.
Always carry smaller Naira notes (change) to avoid fighting with conductors over balance.
Hold your bag in front of you at Cele and Mile 2 bus stops, especially when it is crowded.
Ask the driver or conductor if the bus is going 'straight' or 'stopping short' before you enter.
Check the weather before leaving; a small downpour can lock down the Apapa-Oshodi expressway for hours.
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Safety Rating
Medium - Watch out for pickpockets at busy bus stops like Mile 2 and Cele. Avoid late-night movements near dark under-bridges, and always keep your phone and bag tightly zipped inside the commercial buses.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or train line from Kirikiri to Lawanson. However, the Blue Line Rail is accessible nearby at Mile 2 if you are heading towards Marina, but for Lawanson specifically, you must rely on standard Danfo buses, tricycles (Keke), or ride-hailing cars.
Distance
14.5 km
Duration
1h 15m
Total Cost
₦1,200 - ₦1,800
Status
Verified Route
How Road Be Now
Traffic is easing up as the day winds down.
Hold-up delay
+8 mins delay
* Based on regular route reports
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
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Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Apapa-Oshodi Expressway
With modern fare inflation and high fuel prices, you should budget between ₦1,200 and ₦1,800 for a one-way trip using Danfo and Keke. It can go higher if it rains or during peak rush hours.
It is not highly recommended after 9:00 PM. Major junctions like Mile 2 and Cele Express can become unsafe with area boys and pickpockets working in the dark. If you must travel late, use a verified ride-hailing car.
No, there is no direct BRT lane or corridor connecting Kirikiri directly to Lawanson. You will have to rely on standard yellow Danfo buses and local Kekes.
If the main express road is heavily blocked, your best option is to take a local transport connection through the inner streets of Ajegunle/Amukoko or pass through the dirty-road links towards Aguda/Surulere to bypass the express entirely.